It is not just immigration law that fails children, as the confluence of immigration, criminal justice, and child welfare systems - referred to as the "treacherous triangle" - often interact (or fail to interact) to represent the concerns and best interests of children.

From the age of 5, when Enrique's mother left Honduras for a chance to earn a living in the United States, he has dreamed of a time when they will be reunited, for an opportunity to find out if she really loves him.